Do I need a visa to do a finance internship in New York?

Yes. Most participants require a J-1 Intern or Trainee visa to complete a finance internship in New York. See full visa requirements >

What kind of companies host finance interns in New York?

Finance interns are placed with a mix of investment banks, asset managers, insurance firms, fintech companies and accounting practices, depending on your interests and experience. Discover example host organizations >

How long are finance internships in New York?

Programs typically run from 4 to 24 weeks, with start dates available year-round.

What qualifications do I need for a finance internship in New York?

You don't necessarily need a finance degree or previous professional experience to apply for a finance internship in New York. The right qualifications will depend on the internship placement, but relevant studies in finance, economics, accounting or a related subject can be useful. Transferable skills such as analytical thinking, attention to detail, numeracy and clear communication can also help you succeed in a finance role. Your placement is matched to your experience, interests and career goals.

How can I get a finance internship in New York?

To get a finance internship in New York, start by identifying which side of finance interests you most, whether that's investment banking, asset management, insurance or fintech, and consider how your education, skills and experience line up with it. You can then apply for an internship program and discuss your career goals, interests and placement preferences during the application process. At The Intern Group, you'll complete an online application and interview before working with the team to secure a finance internship that matches your profile and goals.

At Coney Island during a finance internship

Finance internships in New York

Wall Street isn't just a street name anymore, it's shorthand for an entire way of thinking about risk, capital and speed that New York exported to the rest of the world.

As the financial capital of the United States, New York is home to the largest investment banks, the biggest stock exchanges by market capitalization, and asset managers overseeing trillions of dollars on behalf of clients around the globe. For interns, that concentration of financial power offers a genuinely rare look at deal-making and market-moving decisions happening in real time.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, a finance internship program in New York can help you build real technical understanding within the most influential financial market in the world.

Guaranteed Internship

Vetted roles in leading New York finance firms and accounting practices.

Complete Overseas Support

Visa assistance, New York housing, social & cultural events and 24/7 staff support included.

Global Career Network

Join 15,000+ alumni with dynamic workshops, networking events, and employer references.

Example finance host organizations in New York

We've previously placed interns with organizations across New York's banking, asset management, insurance and fintech sectors. The organizations featured represent examples of the types of professional environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a finance internship in New York?

New York's investment banks sit at the centre of global dealmaking, advising on mergers and acquisitions that reshape entire industries and raising capital for companies across every sector imaginable. Working near that world offers exposure to a pace and scale of financial activity that's genuinely difficult to find replicated anywhere else, where a single afternoon might touch deals spanning several continents.

The city's asset management industry manages an enormous share of global institutional capital, from pension funds to sovereign wealth, giving interns a look at how decisions made in a Midtown office can move markets thousands of miles away. Add a stock exchange whose opening bell effectively sets the tone for markets worldwide each morning, and a fintech scene racing to modernize everything from payments to lending, and New York offers exposure to nearly every corner of modern finance within a single, walkable city.

The city is particularly strong in areas such as investment banking, asset management, insurance and fintech, giving you exposure to nearly every major function within the world's most closely watched financial market.

Experience finance at the centre of global capital markets

Wall Street access
See how New York's investment banks and exchanges sit at the centre of global capital markets.

Deep specialization
Explore finance across investment banking, asset management, insurance and fintech.

Unmatched networking
Build connections with professionals working across the world's most concentrated financial talent pool.

Market-moving pace
Learn how decisions made on trading floors and in boardrooms ripple across global markets within minutes.

The Intern Group interns meeting during a finance internship in New York

Explore finance internships in New York

New York's finance landscape spans global investment banks, asset managers, insurance companies and a fast-evolving fintech sector. Your internship could give you the opportunity to see how organizations in the city manage capital, risk and returns for clients around the world.

Asset & Wealth Management

With some of the largest asset managers in the world headquartered in New York, interns get a real look at how institutional and private capital gets allocated across global markets. You could support portfolio research, performance reporting or client materials.

You could work on: Portfolio research · Performance reporting · Client materials · Market monitoring

Corporate Finance

Companies headquartered in or around New York rely on corporate finance teams to plan growth, manage budgets and raise capital in one of the world's most competitive business environments. You could support financial planning, valuation work or reporting projects.

You could work on: Financial planning · Valuation support · Budget analysis · Reporting

Financial Analysis & Research

Equity research produced in New York shapes how investors worldwide think about individual companies and broader market trends. You could support building financial models, tracking market data or drafting research summaries.

You could work on: Financial modelling · Data tracking · Research summaries · Company analysis

Insurance & Risk

New York's insurance industry manages exposure to some of the most complex commercial and catastrophe risk in the world, making underwriting a genuinely high-stakes discipline. You could support underwriting research, claims analysis or risk assessment projects.

You could work on: Underwriting research · Claims analysis · Risk assessment · Policy documentation

Fintech & Digital Finance

New York's fintech companies compete directly with the traditional banks based just blocks away, building products that are reshaping consumer banking, payments and investing. You could contribute to product development, compliance support or market research for a fintech company.

You could work on: Product research · Compliance support · Market analysis · User research

Accounting & Audit

New York hosts the headquarters of the world's largest accounting firms, giving interns exposure to how financial statements get prepared, reviewed and verified for some of the biggest companies on earth. You could support bookkeeping, audit preparation or financial reporting.

You could work on: Bookkeeping support · Audit preparation · Financial reporting · Reconciliation

Example finance internship roles in New York

Depending on your skills and interests, you could take on a role such as:

Investment Research Intern
Creative Industries Accounting Intern
Strategic Finance Intern
Venture Capital Operations Intern
Financial Analyst Intern
Business Development and Finance Intern
Entrepreneurial Finance Intern
Global Accounting Intern

Your exact role will depend on your host organization and placement.

Explore more example Finance roles >

Sightseeing during a New York finance internship

What can you gain from a finance internship in New York?

A finance internship in New York offers more than a line on your CV/resume. It's a chance to see how the world's most closely watched financial market actually operates, developing practical, technical skills through work with genuinely global consequences.

Build New York finance experience

Add international finance experience to your CV/resume and show future employers that you've worked within the most influential financial market in the world.
Work on real financial projects

Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve financial modelling, research, deal support or compliance, depending on your placement.
Grow your Wall Street network

Connect with professionals across New York's banking, asset management and insurance sectors while building relationships with fellow interns from around the world.
Understand market-moving decision-making

See how decisions made within New York's financial institutions ripple across global markets within minutes.
Experience New York's financial culture

Gain insight into how competitiveness, speed and scale combine to define one of the world's most demanding financial environments.

Sightseeing during a finance internship in New York

What's included in the New York internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your international internship, from placement and accommodation to visa support, career coaching and 24/7 in-country support.

Explore the full New York internship program >

Hear from our finance interns in New York

“As for professional growth, I think that in a city like New York, the only thing that can’t hold you back is the opportunity to grow. You meet so many people from so many different countries, you really meet people from everywhere, and that in itself is an enrichment. I consider every person I’ve met here an opportunity to learn and grow. In terms of professional growth, I would ask you: does anybody have a professional experience in New York City and not come away having grown from it? I don’t think so.” - Edoardo Soldati, finance intern in New York

“As a Business Analyst Intern, I helped prepare the company’s quarterly report and investment memos. My role involved conducting market and industry research, attending client meetings, and carrying out due diligence on companies we were considering investing in or were interested in. I also developed a deeper understanding of the US economy through preparing an economic report. Overall, my role was a combination of attending meetings, conducting research, and handling important analytical work such as due diligence and reporting.” - Sonia Chen, New York finance intern

Exploring New York during a finance internship

Is a New York finance internship right for you?

A New York finance internship could be a great fit if you want hands-on exposure to the most influential financial market in the world.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical finance skills while experiencing how organizations in New York manage capital, risk and returns on a genuinely global scale. It's an opportunity to build your CV/resume, expand your professional network and discover where a career in finance could take you.

What is it like to live as a finance intern in New York?

Living as a finance intern in New York usually means an early alarm, especially if your desk has any connection to markets that open before the rest of the city wakes up, but the reward is a city that never really runs out of things to do once you're off the clock.

Weeknights might mean drinks with colleagues in the Financial District or a quick dinner before heading home, while weekends open up everything from Central Park to a Broadway show picked on a whim. The subway makes the whole city accessible, and fellow interns tend to become the people you call when you want company for exploring a neighbourhood you haven't tried yet.

At Coney Island during a finance internship in New York

FAQs

: Yes. Most participants require a J-1 Intern or Trainee visa to complete a finance internship in New York.

See full visa requirements >
: Finance interns are placed with a mix of investment banks, asset managers, insurance firms, fintech companies and accounting practices, depending on your interests and experience.

Discover example host organizations >
: Programs typically run from 4 to 24 weeks, with start dates available year-round.
: You don't necessarily need a finance degree or previous professional experience to apply for a finance internship in New York. The right qualifications will depend on the internship placement, but relevant studies in finance, economics, accounting or a related subject can be useful.

Transferable skills such as analytical thinking, attention to detail, numeracy and clear communication can also help you succeed in a finance role. Your placement is matched to your experience, interests and career goals.
: To get a finance internship in New York, start by identifying which side of finance interests you most, whether that's investment banking, asset management, insurance or fintech, and consider how your education, skills and experience line up with it.

You can then apply for an internship program and discuss your career goals, interests and placement preferences during the application process. At The Intern Group, you'll complete an online application and interview before working with the team to secure a finance internship that matches your profile and goals.

Realize your potential with an international internship

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Apply online

Complete our simple application form and tell us about your passions, qualifications, and experiential requirements.
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Interview

If your interview is successful, confirm your enrollment with a tuition deposit.
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Secure your internship

Collaborate in the internship placement process & accelerate your career.